Tampa Rays Continue to Get Better:
| Author: Michael Licata |
| Date: 05/17/2010 |
The Tampa Rays are in the first place in the American
League East. It's interesting because they've recently demoted Pat Burrell
to Triple A Durham and promoted Hank Blalock. B.J. Upton isn't performing up
to snuff and Desmond Jennings is waiting in the wings. Burrell's tenure with
the Rays has been a disappointment since signing. Blalock is experienced and
could provide help for Carlos Pena and Evan Longoria.
Jennings was named Most Valuable Player of the Southern League last season.
He's listed by Baseball America as the Ray's number one prospect. Jennings
could have an impact right away. Gabe Kapler's getting up in age and he's
not exactly burning up the stat sheets. The Rays value his defense and his
arm. Carl Crawford isn't going anywhere. Upton seems to be struggling. If
Jennings presents any improvement over Upton, look out. The Rays will get
better. There's not a sense of urgency to bring Jennings up before June and
he's returning from a disabled stint.
Jeremy Hellickson presents another late season call up for the Rays. He's
6-1 with a 2.93 earned run average in starting eight games. The Rays don't
really need starting rotation help, but it's a long season and the Rays
young pitching staff will need rest at some point. The Rays have a nice
problem, they're in first place and can still improve their team for the
stretch run. They're going to need it because behind them lie the New York
Yankees and Boston Red Sox. The Yankees need another bat after Nick Johnson
goes down for two months with a wrist injury. The Red Sox seem to be getting
it together and have a chance to prove it against the Yankees this week.
It still revolves around the Rays and their ability to restock with
tremendous talent for the future and this season. The Rays should be near
the top of the division. They are the best team in baseball right now.
They're only getting better with Jennings and Hellickson.
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